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Chorus You found me by the well of despair Alone and thirsty, You found me there Oh! Jesus, You sought me out You left heaven to find me I thought every day would be the same But You came, gently whispering my name

Sometimes You lovingly lead us Away from all things that we know Take us to places far away You lead us, a new life to show

We think it’s for us, this leading To lift us from adversity But we reach the destination And sense loss of security

And then You bring a hurting one They meet us by the water’s edge And all that You’ve ever shown us Flows, and washes away pain’s hedge

Chorus You found me by the well of despair Alone and thirsty, You found me there Oh! Jesus, You sought me out You left heaven to find me I thought every day would be the same But You came, gently whispering my name

We cry oh! Lord, why is this so We’re struggling, we need help as well Now there’s more brokenness to heal But that’s when You say, ‘All is well’

I’ve already lifted you out Out of the dark well of despair Your purging is done, you are free ’Tis for them that I bought you here

And I will come, deliver them Bring forth life from the seeds you’ve sown And in your sweet obedience Richer days, I will walk you home

Chorus You found me by the well of despair Alone and thirsty, You found me there Oh! Jesus, You sought me out You left heaven to find me I thought every day would be the same But You came, gently whispering my name

Today I repost this, lifting up in particular, all in the terrible California fires. Those who have lost their homes, their furry friends, their possessions, their livestock, their livelihood, the tireless service men and women … May you be comforted and even though the winds and flames rage, may the peace of the living God flood and quench the internal flames of fear, desperation, hopelessness. In Jesus precious Name. Amen.

I dedicate this precious song to all who are trapped or feel like they are trapped in circumstances beyond their control. I think of the fires, the floods, abuse, addictions, hunger, thirst, loneliness, homelessness, unemployment, sickness, loss of loved ones … any situation where you’ve lost all hope …

Chorus There are so many hurting So many feeling hopeless So many lost, abandoned Sick and dying And I’m too far away So all I can do is pray God, please hug your loved ones Those in need, today Please hug them Lord in Jesus’ name And take their pain away

Women lost without their homes Men despair without income Families torn, separated Floods, fires and storms make them numb

Watching death take victory Among them that are so close Feeling left behind and worthless Overwhelmed by each new dose

Chorus There are so many hurting So many feeling hopeless So many lost, abandoned Sick and dying And I’m too far away So all I can do is pray God, please hug your loved ones Those in need, today Please hug them Lord in Jesus’ name And take their pain away

Bridge Hug them as they’ve never been hugged before Hug them till love opens heaven’s door Hug them till their knees lower to the floor And with joy they praise and adore

So that is why I cry now And stand before You broken Release them from emptiness Let Love be heard and spoken

All Your creatures are groaning And nothing can stay the same Daily there is tragedy Lord, reveal Your great Name

Chorus There are so many hurting So many feeling hopeless So many lost, abandoned Sick and dying And I’m too far away So all I can do is pray God, please hug your loved ones Those in need, today Please hug them Lord in Jesus’ name And take their pain away And take their pain away

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I wrote this a couple of years; but it’s time to post again … With a few additions and subtractions and a year full of many difficult trials and wonderful blessings linking each moment together, I send this out with my love and appreciation for you all. Please take the time to look through my books and listen to the beautifully recorded songs below.

Oh! How I love December. It’s a bittersweet month though. There is just something about it. I feel more ‘me’. Is this because it is my birthday month? I don’t know. My dear late mother’s and brother’s birthdays come and go. My late grandmother’s also. Mine comes and goes. The memory of my brother’s death, English childhood Christmases. Snow. Innocent joy.

And then there’s Christmas … In remembrance of our dear Saviour’s birth. No man knows the date of His exact birth; but I’m sure it wasn’t in December. His birth, the promise of hope. The beautiful carols. The pretty lights. The smiles on faces. Family. Friends. Hope.

And … The Lord has enabled me to place a hardcopy of my two books on the shelves, ‘Sunrays and Lily Smiles’ and ‘When a Child Sings’ … here are the links if you’re interested. This will allow you to take a look inside.

Anyway, as I said, I love December and it’s here, yay! (not that every moment, every hour, every day, every month … every breath, isn’t precious). Now where’s that WordPress falling snow feature :-)!

Just nine days ago, my sweet friend Kathleen from http://www.kathleensfaithwalk.com commented on this post saying we had another song. Well, here it is … Amazing grace … Another precious gift from above. Thank you Lord. To God be the glory, may it bless many.

Chorus I don’t want to be like Martha Anymore, anymore, anymore I don’t want to be like Martha Captive to every fear and chore I just want to be like Mary At Jesus’ feet upon the floor I just want to be like Mary And listen at heaven’s healing door

Close my eyes to see Close my mouth to speak Close every door open Strengthen all that is weak

Chorus I don’t want to be like Martha Anymore, anymore, anymore I don’t want to be like Martha Captive to every fear and chore I just want to be like Mary At Jesus’ feet upon the floor I just want to be like Mary And listen at heaven’s healing door

Only in You is peace Only in You is joy Only You can love release And turn all hatred’s ploy

Guide me to my place Guide me to Thy feet Guide away from all that takesMy heart from Thy heartbeat

Chorus I don’t want to be like Martha Anymore, anymore, anymore I don’t want to be like Martha Captive to every fear and chore I just want to be like Mary At Jesus’ feet upon the floor I just want to be like Mary And listen at heaven’s healing door

Not only did I win an award for these song lyrics; but now I express much love and thankfulness for my dear friend Kathleen as well. http://www.kathleensfaithwalk.com/
Once again, she has taken the words the Lord has given me and turned them into a beautiful song.
I pray that her voice is taken by the fragrance of God’s breath and settled into the hearts and minds of many who are in need of comfort.

Thank you heavenly Father for the precious gifts you give us because of Your great love for us. May they be used for Your glory. In Jesus Name. Amen.

(There are some changes with my permission).

PLEASE HUG THEM (A Song for Those Who Are Hurting)
Tears are welling up inside
I see so much around me
Turmoil, sadness, unbelief
Too much for this heart to see

Children crying, some dying
Hunger, thirst and poverty
No love given, no love there
Vacant eyes stare distantly

Chorus
There’s so many hurting
So many feeling hopeless
So many lost, abandoned
So many sick and dying
And I’m too far away
So all I can do is pray
God, please hug my loved ones
Friends and those in need, today
Please hug them Lord
And take their pain away

Women lost without their homes
Men despaired with no income
Families torn, separated
Floods, droughts, fires, storms make them numb

Watching death take victory
Amongst them that are so close
Feeling left behind, worthless
Overwhelmed by each new dose

Chorus
There’s so many hurting
So many feeling hopeless
So many lost, abandoned
So many sick and dying
And I’m too far away
So all I can do is pray
God, please hug my loved ones
Friends and those in need, today
Please hug them Lord
And take their pain away

So that is why, I now cry
And stand before You broken
Release them from emptiness
Let Love be heard and spoken

All Your creatures are groaning
And nothing can stay the same
Daily there is tragedy
Oh Lord! Reveal Your great Name

Bridge
Hug them like they’ve never been hugged before
Hug them till pure love opens heaven’s door
Hug them till their knees bring them to the floor
Hug them till with joy they praise and adore

Chorus
There’s so many hurting
So many feeling hopeless
So many lost, abandoned
So many sick and dying
And I’m too far away
So all I can do is pray
God, please hug my loved ones
Friends and those in need, today
Please hug them Lord
And take their pain away